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LOW BACK PAIN IN CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY- A PREVALENCE STUDY

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S Rajesh, V B Jaya Kumar, Dr B.S Santhosh Kanna, Amiya Ballav Roy
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.5.390

Abstract

Background: The term "chronic low back pain" (CLBP) refers to discomfort that lasts longer than three months. The most frequent disability linked to caring for children with CP is chronic low back pain (44.7% prevalence). Methodology: A Cross Sectional Survey with a Convenient Sampling. Study Population includes Caregivers of CP children with chronic low back pain mainly Pain in lumbar or buttock region last more than 3 months, age between (18 -60 years) [1]. .The outcome measures were VAS Scale and JRPD Questionnaire Results: The biomechanical factors like (Bending forward & backward with a mean of (2.93±0.521), Lifting heavy weights with a mean of (2.97±0.556), Twisting of the body with a mean of (2.57±0.626) played a major role in causing low back pain. The VAS Score for the pain was found to be with a mean of (5.83±0.913).The total JRPD scoring was given with a mean of (62±5.766).Conclusion: There is prevalence of low back pain in caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy and that was in association of performing sternous physical activities.

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